“Women are tired of jewelry-looking jewelry,” celebrated American designer David Webb once noted. In response, he created a menagerie of whimsical animals rendered as rings, brooches, earrings and, especially, bangle bracelets. This playfulness permeates all Webb’s work, which is characterized by brightly hued enamel and color-saturated semiprecious stones like coral, azurmalachite and turquoise, the notable exception being the clear, elegant rock crystal for which he had an affinity.
The North Carolina native apprenticed with his uncle, a silversmith, before moving to New York, where he established David Webb Inc. in 1948. He had no formal training in jewelry design. Instead, he culled inspiration from the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Americas, as well as the traditions of India and China — influences discernible in such pieces as his collar necklaces and talisman-like sautoirs.
Webb’s first animal bracelet was produced in 1957. His most famous, the zebra, took shape in 1963; its stripes now form the company’s logo. Although Webb died in 1975, his company continues to produce designs drawn from his extensive archives, and every piece is still made in the workshop above its Madison Avenue store.
Find an alluring collection of David Webb jewelry on 1stDibs, including earrings, brooches and other accessories.
5 Carat Diamond South Sea Pearl 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding unparalleled sophistication, this magnificent cocktail ring centers on a lustrous, high-quality round South Sea pearl measuring 16.5 mm in diameter. The opulent pearl is crad...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined Tiffany & Co. pearl and diamond ring crafted in platinum. The design features a luminous 12 mm pearl set at the center, surrounded by a delicate halo of brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Australian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite cocktail ring features a magnificent, high-luster Australian South Sea pearl, perfectly round and boasting an impressive diameter of over 12mm. The pearl is set as the...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large South Sea Pearl and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite cocktail ring features a magnificent, large South Sea pearl as its focal point, measuring approximately 12mm in diameter. The lustrous pearl is elegantly framed by a s...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
South Sea Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring 6.90 Carat 18K White Gold Pavé Design
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary cocktail ring is a bold and luxurious statement piece, crafted in 18K white gold and centered around a magnificent South Sea cultured pearl. The pearl, prized for ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Vintage David Webb 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Pearl and Diamond Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking vintage statement ring by David Webb is crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, exemplifying the bold sculptural design and exceptional craftsmanship for which the Hou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum 21.00cttw Diamond and South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The Diamond and South Sea Pearl Bombe Cocktail Ring by David Webb is an extraordinary piece of jewelry that exudes luxury and sophistication. Made in platinum and mounted with a sing...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-Century Cultured Pearl and Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vibrant 1960s ring showcases a mesmerizing 25.50-carat oval brilliant cut kunzite, set in a blend of platinum and 18K yellow gold. The impressive central kunzite is framed by 14...
Platinum
Platinum Natural Pearl Diamond Ring, GIA
Located in New York, NY
The natural pearl ring is framed by a coronet of old European and old mine-cut diamonds. The floral cluster design reflects early 20th-century Belle Époque elegance, balancing antiqu...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels South Sea Pearl Ring 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Halo S.O
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Van Cleef & Arpels South Sea Pearl & diamond ring crafted in platinum (circa 1980s to 1990s). South Sea Pearl measures 11mm. 16 diamonds total an estimated ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Platinum, Natural Pearl Diamond Ring, GIA
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases the perfect fusion of natural pearl and diamonds. The center pearl, with a diameter of 10.08x9.97mm, gleams with captivating lustre, complemented by app...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
13K White Gold Vintage Pearl and Diamond Ring 5.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' vintage 13k white gold pearl and diamond ring, Tests 53.5% gold using an XRF metals analyzer. Gross ring weight is 5.5 grams. The cream colored pearl measures 7.8mm and has s...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
